Australian Canoeing - Sea Kayak Guide Award Award L2

            The JBK - Australian Canoeing Sea Kayak Guide L2 Award Course is designed to give you the training you need to be able to assess the risks involved in an activity, to conduct a program accordingly, and to provide clients under your guidance with the necessary information they need to have a fun and exhilarating day on the water. The Australian Canoeing Sea Kayak Guide L2 qualification is a stand alone award, and an essential step towards becoming and Australian Canoeing Sea Kayak Instructor L2.

The Award covers certain units of the TAFE Outdoor Recreation Certificate IV qualification,, VET ( Vocational Education and Training Scheme ) which through Statement of attainment is Nationally and Internationally Recognised. The AC Sea Guide Award is the necessary qualification to work in the Kayaking industry as a Professional Sea Kayaking Guide in Australia and around the World. 

            Candidates will be assessed and upon successful completion, attain the Australian Canoeing Sea Kayak Guide L2 Award. This Nationally and Internationally Recognised Award enables the holder to Guide groups of novices on activity and expedition based programs in sea kayaks at sea defined as outside of estuaries, embayment’s or other sheltering reefs or islands in moderate conditions as listed below:

Below “strong wind warnings” conditions (forecast or observed of greater than 22 knots)
Assessed in minimum winds of 11–16 knots
Areas of exposed coastline that is simple, not involving overfalls, tidal races, difficult landings or open crossings may be included
Crossings of less than 10 nautical miles
Breaking (overtopping) waves (sea) up to 1 m
Surf to 1 m.
Operations may also be conducted in conditions that exceed the above where a documented hazard identification and risk management process has been undertaken to ensure the participants skills and equipment are appropriate to the environment.

The Candidate will demonstrate the ability to guide a group of paddlers including novices on sea activities and expeditions requiring the following skills:

Personal skills:
model Sea Skills set efficiently and safely
Conduct sea activities including trips and multi-day expeditions in winds to 16 knots, at sea:
arrange group food and equipment
manage the launching and landing of a group of novice paddlers in surf to 1 m
manage a group of novice paddlers on a trip
manage multiple rescues in fresh conditions
manage tows in fresh conditions
run an overnight campsite
Demonstrate re-enter and roll in fresh conditions at sea.
The holder of an AC Sea Guide Award will demonstrate knowledge of the following:

Minimal environmental impact.

Candidates of the AC Sea Guide Award will have to produce a verified log showing over the previous two years at least:

Three guided sea activities of at least three hours duration as an observer under training or as an assistant Guide
One overnight program as an observer under training or as an assistant Guide.
 

The holder of an AC Sea Guide Award will have to demonstrate the ability to:

Brief a group of novices on:
purpose and duration of trip
expected conditions
correct posture
setting up the craft
launching and landing in surf
strokes as required
group movement requirements
actions in the event of an emergency
Manage a sea trip:
establish and maintain an effective communication system within the group on the sea
deliver directions in a clear and concise manner
Debrief.
The holder of an AC Sea Guide Award will demonstrate the ability to manage a group of novices in activities and on multi-day expeditions:

Coordinate group packing
Manage surf launch and landings
Monitor and manage group welfare
Manage route and group movement based on prevailing conditions
Manage multiple capsizes and emergencies
Coordinate overnight campsite activities.

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